Thank You

Thank you for Making our 2023 More Than A Caregiver Retreat a Life Changing Event.

Thank you. Amanda and I use those two words often, but they never quite seem to be enough.

As we think back on our second annual caregiver retreat, we are filled with so much gratitude that it’s hard to properly express it in words.

Last year we held our first caregiver retreat and served just over 100 female caregivers. This past April, we had nearly 250 women join us in Minnesota for two days of programming.

When I think back to 2022 and remember how unsure we felt, wondering how this community would respond to our first ever in-person retreat of this kind – we are in awe.  The feedback we received was that the event was life changing on many levels. It was needed. It was loved. It was appreciated.

Whether you made a cash donation, attended the retreat, or gave an item for the giveaways, YOU helped us change the lives of these women. For this, we thank you.

While we celebrate the fundraising success of the evening, we must also give thanks to those behind the scenes. The months and days leading up to an event like this are filled with hours upon hours of hard work. It is in those days and hours that we once again recognize the true heart of the people who made this event possible. Thank you to Theresa Duffy for all the hours of hard work you put in to make this event happen. And to those who helped us gather items for giveaways, pack swag bags, transport items, and more. Thank you. We couldn’t have done this without you.

Stay tuned for updates on our 2024 Care for the Caregiver retreat.  Hope to see you all there again. And check our foundation page for information about our upcoming camp retreat at Moon Beach.

Kate Swenson and Amanda DeLuca
The More than Project

Thank You for Making our 2023 More Than A Caregiver Retreat a Life Changing Event.

Thank you. Amanda and I use those two words often, but they never quite seem to be enough.

As we think back on our second annual caregiver retreat, we are filled with so much gratitude that it’s hard to properly express it in words.

Last year we held our first caregiver retreat and served just over 100 female caregivers. This past April, we had nearly 250 women join us in Minnesota for two days of programming.

When I think back to 2022 and remember how unsure we felt, wondering how this community would respond to our first ever in-person retreat of this kind – we are in awe.  The feedback we received was that the event was life changing on many levels. It was needed. It was loved. It was appreciated.

Whether you made a cash donation, attended the retreat, or gave an item for the giveaways, YOU helped us change the lives of these women. For this, we thank you.

While we celebrate the fundraising success of the evening, we must also give thanks to those behind the scenes. The months and days leading up to an event like this are filled with hours upon hours of hard work. It is in those days and hours that we once again recognize the true heart of the people who made this event possible. Thank you to Theresa Duffy for all the hours of hard work you put in to make this event happen. And to those who helped us gather items for giveaways, pack swag bags, transport items, and more. Thank you. We couldn’t have done this without you.

Stay tuned for updates on our 2024 Care for the Caregiver retreat.  Hope to see you all there again. And check our foundation page for information about our upcoming camp retreat at Moon Beach.

Kate Swenson and Amanda DeLuca
The More than Project

2023 More Than a Caregiver Retreat Sponsors

DREAM LEVEL $5,000
Jennifer Winsom
Camden’s Rangers

HOPE LEVEL $2,000
Families Embracing Autism Together
The Autism Mom Coach
Flagship Recreation
Smith Scientific Consulting

ASPIRE LEVEL $1,000
Metro Therapy Special Children’s Clinic
Little Rebels with a Cause

JOURNEY LEVEL $500
Bacon and Juiceboxes
Stephanie Uguccioni
The MLS Online
Esquare Processing
The Merck Foundation

FRIEND LEVEL $250
Kwik Trip
C.I.T.Y of Support
Drink Nooma
First Foundation Bank

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2023 More Than A Caregiver Donations

Anecdote Candles - Tubby Todd - LifeAid - The Saint Paul Saints
VERB Energy - Primally Pure - MUSH - I Got the Dough by Nathalie
Aaron's Thinking Putty - Little Rebels With a Cause - Dash Blossoms
LMNT - Kendra Scott - Squishmallows - Carrie Cariello - Trev's Trades Soups
Family Achievement Center - Sun Evolutions -Sunless Inc. - Devoted Creations
Rags to Riches - BURST Oral Care - Mabels Labels -Bearaby - MYLK Labs
Woodism - Casper Mattress - Clear Sky Resorts - StreetParking
The Night Sky - John's Crazy Socks - Willa Willaby - Clara's Creamery
The Haven Adult Day Training Center - JW MarriottStarr Pass Tuscon
Artkive - Bre Larson - Marriot Marquis Houston - NEST New York
Elizabeth x2 - Westin Kierland Resort & Spa -Table for Five, No Reservations
Simple Modern - Kickee Pants - Stasher - Jean Archambeau - ARK Therapeutic
Tito's Vodka - Starbucks - Life with Lexi - 2 Dragon Flies Designs - Sweet Chaos

THANK YOU TO OUR VENDORS:

Kendra Scott

Kendra Scott

Ash + Flax

Ash + Flax

Little Rebels with a Cause

Little Rebels with a Cause

Finding Coopers Voice

Finding Cooper's Voice

THANK YOU TO OUR SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS:

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Kate Swenson

Finding Cooper's Voice

Amanda-DeLuca-HeadShot

Amanda DeLuca

Jackson's Journey Jackson's Voice

Adrian Wood

Adrian Wood

Tales of an Educated Debutante

Dr.-Mary-Barbera

Dr. Mary Barbera

Turn Autism Around

Laurie Hellman

Laurie Hellman

Welcome to My Life

Table for Five, No Reservations

Table for Five

No Reservations Podcast

Lisa Candera, The Autism Mom Coach

Lisa Candera

The Autism Mom Coach

Wendy Andersen, Redefining Normal

Wendy Andersen

Redefining Normal

Check back for updates about our 2024 More Than a Caregiver retreat in Minnesota.

2023 Retreat Photos

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